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Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States appear at an impasse, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war More »
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Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say
The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health More »
How the war in Iran is landing with Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll shows that while President Donald Trump maintains deep support among Republicans, he risks frustrating his supporters if the U.S. gets involved in a prolonged war More »
Nicolás Maduro's lawyer argues against US blocking funding for drug trafficking case defense
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are in a New York courtroom as they seek to have their drug trafficking indictments thrown out over a geopolitical dispute over legal fees More »
Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown
Pressure is mounting on Congress to end the funding shutdown involving the Department of Homeland Security More »
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocates
It’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users More »
Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive
The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive More »
Stocks fall and oil prices rise as uncertainty about the war with Iran weighs on Wall Street
Uncertainty is weighing on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran, and stocks are falling as oil prices rise More »
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy It aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games More »
The Latest: Trump insists Iran is ‘begging to make a deal’ after Tehran dismisses ceasefire plan
A day after Tehran dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s 15-point ceasefire plan, the American leader claimed that Iran was “begging to make a deal,” and that he wasn’t the one pushing for negotiations More »
